It tastes great paired with some crunchy garlic bread. So, gather the ingredients, turn on the stove and get started on a delicious, healthy meal for you and your family. It's sure to warm their hearts and their toes.
Mama Leone's Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbl. oil
3 Tbl. butter
1 onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 Tbl minced garlic
1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 cup + 2 Tbl. flour
8 cups chicken broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
3/4 cup whipping cream or half 'n half
2 cups fresh spinach, sliced
Directions:
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Bake in oven (set at 375) for 15-20 min, or fry on the stove.
Dice chicken and set aside.
Heat oil and butter over medium heat in a large pot.
Sauté onion and celery until soft.
Add garlic, tarragon, oregano, paprika, 2tsp salt and pepper.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring.
Add flour until combined.
Slowly whisk in broth and bring to a boil.
Whisk until there are no lumps.
Add diced tomatoes and cream.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add chicken and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Stir is spinach before serving.
Enjoy!
